Screen Excellence TAM 2L User manual

True Aspect Masking (TAM)
screen installer instructions

1. Make sure there are two of you. One single person cannot handle the
whole installation.
2. Clear a sufficient space, sufficiently larger that the external dimensions
of the screen to allow moving around it.
3. Open the crates and take all the components and sub-assemblies out,
then remove the crates
4. Check parts list:
Main frame:
4 assembling strait brackets
1 spatula
2 Hex Keys –4 and 5
16+1 screws 16 x 6 mm (main
frame) with washers
16+1 screws 4 x 10 mm (flanges)
Subframe:
assembling strait brackets 2 or 4
8+1 / 16+1 screws 16 x 6 mm
8+1 / 16+1 screws 3.5 x 6 mm with
washers and nuts (stiffening)
4+1 self drilling screws (subframe
corners)
5. Start by assembling the subframe (match colour tags). Be careful to check
the square angles and put self drilling screws
6. Install vertical stiffening; subframe is ready for fabric installation
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7. Install the black backing fabric
° Place the frame on the protective sheet; unroll the black fabric. Insert the
fabric into the groove of the Gripfix profile with the provided spatula. Start by
the middle of the four sides (the large sides first), and then progress towards the
corners.
START FROM HERE
4 3 2 1 5 6 7 8
It is safer to perceive the insertion angle by simply inserting the tool once in the
profile without the fabric. Then remove it, place the fabric over the profile and
insert it inside.
Gripfix profile Gripfix profile & inserted spatula
Note:
• Before inserting the fabric in the profile groove, apply a very slight tension.
The progressive insertion into the groove will significantly increase this tension.
• To insert the tool in the profile, start from the small straight edge, then gently
push the fabric inside the by a rotation movement along the curved edge. Once
you have reached the end of the curved edge, take the tool out of the profile
and start again.
Cut excess, leaving an edge margin of ¼”.
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8. Install the Enlightor fabric. Cut excess, leaving an edge margin of ¼”.
9. Remove subframe & fabrics from working area
10.Start assembling mainframe (match colour tags) push the string with the
finger when tightening the screw
Once the mainframe is assembled, lay it flat
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motor 2
motor 1
230V / 115V
CB 2
11.Connect the 2 motors to the corresponding XLR 3 (or 4) pins type
connectors on the connection box behind the central part of the subframe
12.Connect the connection box to the CB2/5 or CB2/10 control unit with the
provided 6 pin connector, and connect the CB2/5 (10) to mains
13.Operate the motors to check the stops adjustments using the “open” and
“close” green buttons on the top right of the remote –for RF / IR or
“open” and “close” command from RS232 devices you use
14.Check carefully in the “open” position that when the leading edge of the
mask is at rest, the motor is off (put your hand on the roller and check
that it’s not vibrating or heating).
15.If the motor is still on, it means that the stop adjustment has been lost
during transport. In that case, you will have to readjust mechanically the
stop to have the mask leading edge exactly aligned with the edge of the
main frame profile. You can adjust the stops with a Hex key (provided) at
the motor head.
16.Check carefully in the “close” position that the leading edge defines
exactly an aspect ratio of 1.33
17.Repeat this checks for both motors
18.Go to programming guide for next steps
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19.Once the masks movements are satisfying, you are ready to assemble the
whole screen together. Match colour tags of subframe with mainframe.
Watch the position of the screws
20.Place the finishing boards at the outer edges
21.Determine the position of the wall screws (size ¼”). Refer to drawing.
Install 4 wall screws at the correct distance, leaving the screw heads
protruding by about 2/12”
If further spacing off the wall is needed, use 4 optional spacing brackets.
22.Fix the whole screen on the 4 screw heads. Then you’re ready to test the
different positions
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23.Hide the wiring
You’re done!
P.S. The aluminium profile seen on these shots is for tests in our workshop. It is not a part of the
TAM product!
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